Tuxford 2.8 miles. The village of Laxton is situated in a conservation area and its origins go back as far as the 11th century when it was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1066. In the centre of the village, you’ll find Petal Cottage. These former milking sheds provide good sized holiday accommodation in a peaceful farming village. The cottage is ideal for a group of friends and/or family looking for a quiet base from which to explore the surrounding area. On arrival, walk up the ramp from the driveway and you're at your holiday accommodation. The kitchen/diner provides you with everything you need for a delightful, self-catered stay; the living room brings a fresh mid-century/scandi relaxed feel to your accommodation and the bedrooms are calm and comfortable. The Dovecote Inn is on your doorstep for a drink and good food and shops are a short drive away for any essentials. There’s lots to do and see in the area...... As well as enjoying the many cycle routes and walks around the village, you can also visit.. The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, Newark Air Museum, Sherwood Pines, Welbeck Estate and the Harley Foundation, the Holocaust Museum, Clumber Park, Thoresby Park, Rufford Abbey, Creswell Crags, Doddington Hall and Gardens, Lincoln and its must-see sites. In addition, stunning Chatworth House and Bakewell (home of the famous and delicious pudding) are just an hour away in the beautiful rolling hills of the Derbyshire Peak District. We also have 6 golf courses within a 20 mile radius of Laxton. There are also regular Antiques Fairs at the Newark showground and annual events such as the Nottinghamshire County Show, Robin Hood Festival, Bramley Apple Festival of Food and Drink and Southwell Ploughing Match. Details of many of the above, are provided in the information pack at Petal Cottage. Book Petal Cottage now for a holiday you’ll never want to leave.

Laxfield is about half-way between the Suffolk market towns of Halesworth and Framlingham, just 40 minutes' drive from the coast at Southwold or Aldeburgh. Just off the main road, called The Street, lies the school and pre-school, the village hall and the Baptist chapel. In the centre, near the wonderful All Saints Church and the historic Guildhall are a thriving modern Co-op store and two charming pubs. Close by, Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.

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